Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-7b60-7168-beee-644c56c56551/safeguarding-training awarded GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Safeguarding Training [Citizen Housing Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/citizen-housing-group-ltd) Often single bidder Estimated value £45,000 Published 2 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 25 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs Only small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises can bid, so you are not competing with large firms. [PPN 005: reserving below-threshold procurements](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Open to suppliers based in West Midlands The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses) ## About this tender Citizen wishes to tender for a provider (or providers) to deliver Safeguarding Training. There my also be capacity to run additional bespoke training and support which could be shared with more than one provider. We are looking at training in different tiers levels depending on the job role/business area. Detailed specifications for the services required are provided in Appendix 3 - Statement of Requirements. The estimated value of the project is £18,000 per annum (p.a.), and £54,000 over the duration of the agreement. The contract will be let for a duration of 3 years (36 months) with an option to extend by a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance against KPI's. We would like the suitable providers to be able to deliver face to face at our locations across the midlands. These would include sites in Solihull, Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford and Worcester and also have the ability to deliver online courses via Microsoft Teams. ## CPV classification Training services Staff training services Health training services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0584f3-2026-02-02T15:38:03Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0584f3-2026-02-02T15:38:03Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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